Project Management

Computer certification programs are setting the standards for the information technology (IT) industry worldwide. Although most careers in the IT and communications fields are lucrative and lead to rapid advancement, you can move ahead even more rapidly if you have been certified. In fact, you often can earn a salary increase of 20% or more once you become certified. Nowadays, having a degree in computer science just isn't enough. Companies are demanding that their IT professionals be certified as a way to measure their skills as well as to guarantee that they can perform their jobs successfully. In short, certification will help a computer professional get a good job and stay competitive in what is now a highly demanding IT environment.

This training would be beneficial for individuals looking for IT job positions such as: IT Project Manager or a Chief Information Officer.

PMBOK Guide Third Edition-Aligned

To be considered for PMP certification, candidates must satisfy the following experience requirements:

Candidates must have a BA and 4,500** hours of project management experience, or a high school diploma and 7,500*** hours of project management experience, in order to sit for the PMP exam. Once PMP certification is received, you must acquire 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) every three years to maintain the certification.

** Experience must be obtained over a minimum of three (3) years. Experience gained more than six (6) years prior to application will not be considered.

*** Experience must be obtained over a minimum of five (5) years. Experience gained more than eight (8) years prior to application will not be considered.

  • An Introduction To Project Management
  • Project Lifecycle and Stakeholders
  • Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project
  • Project Planning
  • Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing a Project
  • Initiating a Project and Preparing the Project Plan
  • Project Integration: Executing and Completing a Project
  • Planning Project Scope
  • Controlling Project Scope
  • Elements of Project Time Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Estimating Activity Costs
  • Budgeting and Controlling Costs
  • Planning for Quality
  • Performing Quality Assurance and Control
  • Elements of Project Human Resource Management
  • Implementing Project Human Resource Management
  • Communications Planning and Information Distribution
  • Performance Reporting and Stakeholder Management
  • Planning and Identifying Project Risk
  • Analyzing Project Risk
  • Responding to and Controlling Project Risk
  • Planning Project Procurement and Requesting Seller Responses
  • Choosing Sellers and Administering and Closing Contracts
  • Ethics and Professional Knowledge
  • Stakeholder Interests and Cultural Diversity

Certified Associate in Project Management

PREREQUISITES:

At the time of application, certification candidates must hold a minimum of a high school diploma or a global equivalent. The candidate must also attain one of the following to sit for the CAPM exams:

Option 1: 1,500 hours of project team experience; candidates choosing this option are required to complete the Experience Verification Forms as part of the testing application process; Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique project, product or service.

Option 2: 23 hours of project management education; candidates choosing this option are required to complete a Project Management Education Form as part of the testing application process; PMI stipulates that course work must be completed at the time of the application.

  • An Introduction To Project Management
  • Project Lifecycle and Stakeholders
  • Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project
  • Project Planning
  • Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing a Project
  • Initiating a Project and Preparing the Project Plan
  • Project Integration: Executing and Completing a Project
  • Planning Project Scope
  • Controlling Project Scope
  • Elements of Project Time Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Estimating Activity Costs
  • Budgeting and Controlling Costs
  • Planning for Quality
  • Performing Quality Assurance and Control
  • Elements of Project Human Resource Management
  • Implementing Project Human Resource Management
  • Communications Planning and Information Distribution
  • Performance Reporting and Stakeholder Management
  • Planning and Identifying Project Risk
  • Analyzing Project Risk
  • Responding to and Controlling Project Risk
  • Planning Project Procurement and Requesting Seller Responses
  • Choosing Sellers and Administering and Closing Contracts
  • Ethics and Professional Knowledge
  • Stakeholder Interests and Cultural Diversity

Program Management (PMI® Standard-aligned)

Candidates for the PgMP credential:

  • Are responsible — under minimal supervision — for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and organizational objectives. These programs contain complex activities that may span functions, organizations, geographic regions and cultures.
  • Define and initiate projects and assign project managers to manage cost, schedule and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Program managers are responsible for determining and coordinating the sharing of resources among their constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program.
  • Possess the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in both the project and business or government environment and to make decisions that accomplish strategic objectives. They should have advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Introduction to Program Management
  • Program Lifecycle and Organization
  • Program Management Processes and the Initiating Process Group
  • Program Planning
  • The Execution Process Group
  • Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing Programs

Portfolio Management (PMI® Standard-aligned)

Portfolio managers have a great deal of responsibility within an organization; not only do they have to be mindful of individuals responsible for managing portfolio components, but they also have to be mindful of executive management, which sets the strategy. All the project managers within the portfolio might think that their projects are the most important. But it's the portfolio manager who must make assessments using set methodologies and, sometimes more importantly, have the experience necessary to make the hard decisions that will benefit the organization.

This course will introduce the core concepts of portfolio management, including definitions and comparisons of portfolios, projects, and program management, portfolio management relationships, and the roles and responsibilities of the portfolio manager. This course is aligned to PMI's® The Standard for Portfolio Management.

  • Introduction to Portfolio Management
  • Portfolio Management Processes and the Organization
  • Portfolio Management Processes

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